Wednesday, April 30, 2008

LITM#38_ The Bank Job


LITM#38_ The Bank Job
Originally uploaded by neptune000
LITM #38 First Place Winner

Congratulations neptun000 on First Place in challenge #38 :) Fantastic job on this :)

Looking forward to seeing what the members come up with on the photo you provided for #39 :)

Uh Oh


Uh Oh
Originally uploaded by fiznatty
LITM #38 Second Place Winner

Congratulations on this fantastic creation fiznatty :) Really love this!

Looking forward to seeing more from you in future challenges :)

Spring Mood Swings


Spring Mood Swings
Originally uploaded by nyomee wallen
Admin's Choice: Sunday Theme -
Spots 'n' Dots

A fabulous celebration of spring - with gentle dots as far as the eye can see! Lovely colors and use of dof!

Congratulations, Nyomee!

Polka Dotted Emi


Polka Dotted Emi
Originally uploaded by JanH.
Admin's Choice: Sunday Theme -
Spots 'n' Dots

Who could resist a sighting of the rare Spotted Human Child?? Seriously, I just love the play of lights on this lovely portrait. Fun all the way around!!!

Congratulations, Jan!!

Monday, April 28, 2008

encounter


encounter
Originally uploaded by ~FurSid
Admin's Choice - WEEKEND SHOWCASE

Another intense image! The detail is so superb with every whisker and line etched on his face beautifully captured. A stunning B&W portrait with eyes that are so haunting!

Congratulations ~FurSid!

Tonite. Self-portrait on the lift mirror

Admin's Choice - WEEKEND SHOWCASE

What an intense and dramatic self-portrait this is! The colours, the mood and the treatment are all wonderful.

Congratulations Osvaldo Zoom!

Saturday, April 26, 2008

Hanging in the Blue


Hanging in the Blue
Originally uploaded by - drsteve -
Admin's Choice - Wed Theme - The Colour Blue

What a wonderful sense of freedom it must be to hang, weightless, in the stunning blue of the deep ocean. The way that all of the divers are looking off into different directions waiting to see what will turn up is fascinating too!

Congratulations drsteve!

Anemone hepatica II


Anemone hepatica II
Originally uploaded by koinis
Admin's Choice - Wed Theme - The Colour Blue
It looks as if this gorgeous blue flower is rising out ot the mist. Gorgeous bokeh, really lovely detail but most of all - beautiful blue!
Congratulations koinis!

Thursday, April 24, 2008

Frost


Frost
Originally uploaded by saunamamo
This is the winning photograph of lucky 13 Scavenger Hunt for the entry "berry". I love the cold blue overtone and the bits of red peaking out like that. Well done saunamamo. To see all twelve photos, check out the slideshow.

Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Frodo goes to Mordor


Frodo goes to Mordor
Originally uploaded by blinked
Admin's Choice: Sunday Theme - Movie Night

Congratulations Maina!

A fabulous and creative portrait, great costume work and coloring.

Let Me Count the Ways


Let Me Count the Ways
Originally uploaded by Kenny Maths
Admin's Choice: Sunday Theme - Movie Night

Congratulations Kenny!

Nothing could be more perfect for a movie theme than an actual movie star. You are a lucky guy! Great portrait!

Untitled



Originally uploaded by Ausworth
Admin's Choice Earth Day

As Ausworth says in his post in the theme, "we are the key to solving the climate crisis" and this photo matched with those words seems a perfect summing up of one of the problems facing the world right now.
Thanks for sharing it with us Ausworth, its fantastic!

Monday, April 21, 2008

Watchful eyes

Watchful eyes
Watchful eyes,
originally uploaded by Five eyes.
Admin's Choice
Music Theme #13 ELTON JOHN Goodbye Yellow Brick Road

The lyrics "Back to the howling old owl in the woods" were brilliantly matched by this photo. Congratulations to Mary aka Five eyes for her photo Watchful eyes.

The lovely tones of this animal are inspiring. The shallow depth of field adds to this photo, but I think the best thing is the piercing eyes.

Well done

For You


For You
Originally uploaded by JanH.
Admin's Choice Weekend Showcase!

I love the focus and DOF here and her beautiful smile!! Thanks for sharing it with us Jan, it's wonderful!

Spot the difference!


Spot the difference!
Originally uploaded by nutmeg66
Admin's Choice Weekend Showcase!
Your garden much be a ladybird haven! What a unique and colourful capture this is!

Sunday, April 20, 2008

Door County tulips


Door County tulips
Originally uploaded by James Jordan
Admins Choice: Tulips theme

Very nicely composed with the white picket fence in the background....beautiful shot.
Congrats on having this amazing photo blogged James Jordan :-)

Thursday, April 17, 2008

Tacoma at Night


Tacoma at Night
Originally uploaded by ResQdog51
ResQdog51 won this week's Scavenger Hunt with her entry for "Bridge". I love the lighting here and those cables are quite something! Glad she braved the cold to get this shot. Congrats to Res. To see all twelve entries, check out her slideshow.

Wednesday, April 16, 2008

Munch Munch Munch


Munch Munch Munch
Originally uploaded by fiznatty
Admin's Choice:
LOOK WHAT I'VE GOT Theme

You must have had a wonderful adventure in Africa! This image is so heartwarming...such a tender moment captured beautifully.

Congratulations, fiznatty!

berry bokeh baby


berry bokeh baby
Originally uploaded by *Karo*
Admin's Choice:
LOOK WHAT I'VE GOT Theme

I love the way this magical moment was captured! The dof is fantastic, and that expression of joy is priceless!

Congratulations, *Karo*!!

Tuesday, April 15, 2008

In the courtyard of the temple


In the courtyard of the temple
Originally uploaded by allspice1
LITM #37 Tied for Second Place

Congratulations allspice1 on this wonderful edit :) Fantastic idea and well done!

Looking forward to seeing your work in the next challenge :)

LITM37 - The House of Usher


LITM37 - The House of Usher
Originally uploaded by neptune000
LITM #37 Tied for Second Place

Congratulations neptune000 on this fantastic edit :) Really well done!

Looking forward to seeing more from you in future challenges :)

Monday, April 14, 2008

Reflections


Reflections
Originally uploaded by flickring Nemo
Admin's Choice - WEEKEND SHOWCASE

Amazing reflections, beautiful colours, lovely car - what more could you want?

Well done, Flickring Nemo!

alone with the sea


alone with the sea
Originally uploaded by Dyrk.Wyst
Admin's Choice - WEEKEND SHOWCASE

What an amazing feeling it must have been paddling through the gorgeous gold water and what a stunning image to have captured!

Congratulations Dyrk Wyst.

Sunday, April 13, 2008

graffiti hotline


graffiti hotline
Originally uploaded by sunshine indoors
Admin's Choice - ADVERTISING

I laughed out loud when I saw this! Understanding of the work set in when sunshine indoors explained that this is a photo of the artist Banksy's work in London.

Well seen!

PHON


PHON
Originally uploaded by Lauren Barkume
Admin's choice - ADVERTISING

Good thing that the sign is there otherwise it might not get much business! Probably one of the most beautiful (and remote) places to make a telephone call.

Congratulations Lauren!

Wednesday, April 09, 2008

What are you doing?

What are you doing?
What are you doing?,
originally uploaded by ResQdog51.
Admins Choice
Music Theme: Land Down Under by MEN AT WORK

I want to thank ResQdog51 for this truly expressive image.
When teamed with the words "Do you come from the land downunder?" I felt I could almost here with blue heeler - cattle dog saying these words.

I love this photo thank you so much for entering it.

Enjoing life


Enjoing life
Originally uploaded by dayrain
Admin's Choice: Sunday Theme: Wastelands

Congratulations Roman!

It looks like you are alone on earth in this. The emptyness just goes on and on. The overhanging clouds gives it that touch of foreboding. Great work!

Lunar landscape in the western dolomits

Admin's Choice: Sunday Theme - Wastelands


Congratulations Vin!

To me this looks absolutely real. I could be standing here and it would look and feel exactly like this it's almost perfect in it's real life qualities, textures, clarity and colors.

Tuesday, April 08, 2008

turquoise stone


turquoise stone
Originally uploaded by crayonjazz
Crayonjazz wins this latest round of the Scavenger Hunt - #11 with this entry for "turquoise stone". I love how creative she was in turning this stone the color turquoise and the great background of words. Well done. To see all twelve photos, check out this slideshow.

Day 94: Cardinal Walk Reflections

Admin's Choice - WEEKEND SHOWCASE

Overwhelming colours and lines in this incredible image!

Congratulations kayodeok

Monday, April 07, 2008

castles in the sand


castles in the sand
Originally uploaded by chicadecasa
LITM #36 First Place Winner

Congratulations chicadecasa for taking 1st Place in this weeks LITM Challenge. Fantastic job!

Looking forward to seeing the image you come up with for the next challenge :)

Photo Manipulation For TWTME


Photo Manipulation For TWTME
Originally uploaded by Barb46
LITM #36 Second Place Winner

Congratulations Barb for taking 2nd place in this weeks LITM challenge. This had my vote :) Excellent edit :)

Looking forward to seeing more of your work in future challenges :)

Earth Hour 2008


Earth Hour 2008
Originally uploaded by Computer Science Geek
Admin's Choice - WEEKEND SHOWCASE

Incredible series of twilight shots that deserve to be viewed in the larger size to appreciate the differences. Amazing!

Congratulations Computer Science Geek!

Sunday, April 06, 2008

I have no faith in Medicine


I have no faith in Medicine
Originally uploaded by slippay
Admin's Choice - L, M or N theme

What a creative self-portrait. Sorry that the medicine didn't help make you better but I am glad that it inspired this photo!

Congratulations slippay.

Paula & Mireia


Paula & Mireia
Originally uploaded by ToniVC
Admin's Choice - L, M or N theme

M is for Mireia with the gorgeous missing tooth smiile. Unusual and fun portrait of these two lovely girls that brought a broad grin to my face as well!

Congratulations ToniVC!

Saturday, April 05, 2008

bird flying thru sunset


bird flying thru sunset
Originally uploaded by tibchris
I fell in love with this image as soon as I saw it, beautiful timing with the bird.
Just gorgeous...well done!!

Thursday, April 03, 2008

"Spinning in infinity"

experiments in spinning
experiments in spinning,
originally uploaded by *Karo*.
Music Theme: You can call me Al by PAUL SIMON

Thank you to *Karo* for this is a fabulous action photo.
I feel like I am "spinning in infinity".
A joyous wonderful photo.

Wednesday, April 02, 2008

Kiss Me


Kiss Me
Originally uploaded by cooriander
Admin's Choice - FROGS 'n' TOADS Theme

How could I possibly resist?? Great close up and lovely background...and guaranteed to make anyone with a heart smile!

Congratulations, cooriander!

strawberry poison dart frog


strawberry poison dart frog
Originally uploaded by iPhotograph
Admin's Choice - FROGS 'n' TOADS Theme

I love the simplicity of this photo and those intense black eyes!!! This little guy really means business. Check out the feet showing through the leaf.

Congratulations, iPhotograph!

Tuesday, April 01, 2008

Ribbons


Ribbons
Originally uploaded by tad2106
Admin's Choice - WEEKEND SHOWCASE

Gorgeous light, graceful pose and that red ribbon makes it look both dramatic and elegant.

Congratulations tad2106!

street art_emotions


street art_emotions
Originally uploaded by lilion
Admin's Choice - WEEKEND SHOWCASE

So dramatic and so different! Stunning work lilion.

Congratulations!

20070926_1474 egg slice


20070926_1474 egg slice
Originally uploaded by williewonker
This fantastically messy and funny shot of a hard boiled eggplosion is this week's Scavenger Hunt winner! The bright blue egg-slicer and the yellow yolk contrast so well and bring some harmony to this visually stimulating shot. To see all his twelve entries to the 10th Scavenger Hunt, see his slideshow. Congrats Willie and thanks for being one of our most consistent players.